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Gold regains some of its shine
News The gold price perked up this week, hitting a four-week high.
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So much for the taper tantrum
News Rather than throwing a tantrum at the prospect of a cut in US monetary stimulus, as confirmed by US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell, investors seem to have taken it al in their stride.
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Will Jerome Powell lay out a tapering timetable today? Probably not
Analysis Investors will be looking for clues on the future of US monetary policy at the Jackson Hole Event today. John Stepek breaks down what investors can expect.
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What are central banks planning to do – stay loose or raise interest rates?
Analysis Central banks are split on the future of monetary policy and the global recovery. Saloni Sardana looks at the stance of six of the world’s biggest central banks.
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US inflation spiked in June. Can this really still be transitory?
News US inflation spiked unexpectedly in June, raising the prospect that this isn't just a transitory post-pandemic phenomenon. Saloni Sardana looks behind the figures.
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Will the Federal Reserve give markets a shock this week?
Analysis With US inflation coming in higher than expected, markets are nervously awaiting the Federal Reserve’s response. John Stepek looks at what’s likely to happen.
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Inflation has returned – and it will get worse
News Signs of inflation are everywhere. And companies around the world are already raising prices as the price of raw materials climbs.
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Is bitcoin going mainstream, and should you buy in?
Analysis Bitcoin mania shows no signs of abating. And despite the scepticism of the world’s central banks, commercial banks and institutional investors are piling in. So should you buy bitcoin too? Saloni Sardana investigates.
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How long can the Federal Reserve keep markets happy?
Analysis Markets breathed a sigh of relief after the Federal Reserve said it wouldn't raise interest rates for some time yet. But, asks John Stepek, how long will it be before they get the jitters again?
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